The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

The happiness of society is the end of government.

The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and must therefore be treated with great caution.

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.

No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.

Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.

Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.

It is not worthy of a speaker of truth to curse people.

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.

No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.

Truth can never be told so as to be understood and not be believed.

The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.

Truth is on the side of the oppressed.

Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else

A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.

The truth is more important than the facts.